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Saturday, February 12, 2011

I think I should have been born in the Victorian era (rich of course). My husband and I spent a few hours over afternoon tea at the world famous Butchart Gardens Tea Room. These gardens are lovely in every season. The spring bulbs are opening and there is a carpet of snowdrops throughout. The high tea was absolutely decadent…ginger scones with devonshire cream, maple flavoured butter and jam. That was the starter…and then the wonderful tea tray arrived – hot little quiches, tuna in chutney, little pastries full of chicken, mushroom and cream..plus small pork pies…the second tier was small sandwiches of cucumber, smoked salmon and egg..the top tier had orange cream tarts with jam on top, chocolate mousse cake, little pink and white dainties with marzipan icing…. are you full yet?

The tea room was bursting with orchids, amaryllis, small little irises and other plants I couldn’t name.. absolutely delightful!

Oh I do love to be spoiled..all I needed was a huge hat with a feather, matching umbrella and a long dress of white sheer fabric……

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A LITTLE ABOUT ME

Wildwood Watercolours
I have always wanted to create and can't remember when I didn't have a pencil or crayon in my hand. I didn't get started "really" painting until I was retired...so don't give up.
I have studied with so many wonderful artists, e.g. Tom Lynch, Frank Webb, Skip Lawrence, Nita Leland, Donna Bospaly, and many more.
I am now enjoying teaching in my new studio and have accommodations for anyone wanting to spend some time in a beautiful seaside town on the Pacific Ocean on Vancouver Island. Pictures of the studio below.
Email steinfatt@telus.net for more information.